MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
Prince George’s County Fire Investigators are currently looking
into sixteen auto fires that have occurred over the past week. These fires
occurred during early morning hours of Wednesday, October 24; Thursday, October
25; Sunday, October 28 and Monday, October 29. Fire Investigators believe these
incidents of arson and vandalism are linked and are seeking information from
the public about who may be responsible.
Below is a list of dates, times and locations of the auto fires.
Date
Time Address
10/24/12 0327hrs 5700 block
of Westgate Rd, Lanham-Seabrook
10/24/12 0424hrs Unit block
of Barberry Ct, Upper Marlboro/Kettering
10/24/12 0548hrs 3100 block
of Altair Ln, Upper Marlboro
10/24/12 0609hrs 10700 block
of Pookey Way, Upper Marlboro
10/25/12 0036hrs 13100 block
of Keverton Dr, Upper Marlboro/Kettering
10/25/12 0102hrs 12200 block
of Kings Arrow St, Kettering
10/25/12 0116hrs Abbotswood
Ct/Kettering Dr, Kettering
10/25/12 0127hrs 11500 blk
of Burning Tree Ct, Lake Arbor/Kettering
10/25/12 0132hrs 500 block
of Etna Dr, Largo/Kettering
10/28/12 0414hrs 15700 block of Easthaven Ln, Bowie
10/28/12 0502 hrs 15900 block of Peach Walker Dr, Bowie
10/28/12 0512 hrs 16100 block of Parklawn Pl, Bowie
10/28/12 0546hrs 3100 block of Pyles Dr, Upper Marlboro
10/29/12 0415hrs 7700 block of Hanover Py, Greenbelt
(3 automobiles burned at same time)
Residents are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious
activity immediately by calling 911. Note a description of the suspicious
activity including a description of any person and vehicle. A vehicle tag
number is particularly helpful. Never place yourself in harms way.
Leave exterior lights on at night to illuminate the area in
front of your house where vehicles are parked.
Fire Investigators are also reminding residents to help avoid
becoming a victim by locking your vehicle when parked and removing all
valuables.
Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to call our
Arson Tip Line at 301-77-ARSON (27766). Tips may be left
anonymously. Information can also be emailed to 77arson@co.pg.md.us.
The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department has an
experienced and talented group of Fire Investigators that take the crime of
Arson very seriously. They are doing
everything possible to find the people responsible for these crimes.
If you see something – say something and call 911.
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